British Abstract Art | Twentieth Century British Art by Alfred Kingsley Lawrence: “Portrait of a Naval Officer”

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Artist Alfred Kingsley Lawrence: Portrait of a Naval Officer

Artist Alfred Kingsley Lawrence (1893-1975): Portrait of a Naval Officer

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Alfred Kingsley Lawrence (1893-1975):
Portrait of a Naval Officer
Unmounted (ref: 9576)
Pastel on blue/grey paper, laid on board

22 x 17 in. (56 x 43 cm)

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As the cap badge has yet to be painted it's hard to know whether this Naval Officeris from the Royal or the merchant navy. The plain jacket and tie suggests the latter - possibly the uniform of the Fleet Air Arm, or the Royal Fleet Auxilliaries.

During WW2 Lawrence made a number of portraits of RAF and Naval personnel, often rapidly sketched on the spot:

Squadron leader O'Neill

We are grateful to Ian Jack for assistance.